HC Deb 08 December 1959 vol 615 c21W
57. Sir A. V. Harvey

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to increase the import of Chinese silk, because unless this is done it will adversely affect industry and those employed therein at Macclesfield.

Mr. Erroll

The Board of Trade will consider sympathetically applications for licences required to cover firm orders placed before the control was announced on 4th November, and my right hon. Friend will review the position in a few months with a view to ensuring that United Kingdom industry has adequate supplies.